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Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL Review | 64 Data compared

Avg. price:~£90Layout size:TKLConnection type:USBSwitch type:mechanicalPolling rate:1000 Hz

Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL Review: Compare 64 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Keyboards category and whether it is worth buying.

5.5

Overall score

Score
5.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the keyboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best keyboards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

80%

4.5

Technical score

20%

9.3

User score

â–¼Worse than 92% of keyboards
4.5

Technical score

Technical score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

34%

3.6

Connectivity & Power

28%

2.7

Switches

20%

7.0

Materials

12%

6.3

Features

6%

6.7

Design

â–¼Worse than 96% of keyboards
9.3

User score

User score
9.3/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 4,524 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
★Better than 93% of keyboards
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Technical Specifications of keyboard Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL

Technical score
Technical score
4.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Keyboards category across these key areas: Switches, Design, Connectivity & Power, Features, Materials.
When it matters
When you want to compare keyboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

34%

3.6

Connectivity & Power

28%

2.7

Switches

20%

7.0

Materials

12%

6.3

Features

6%

6.7

Design

4.5
User score
User score
9.3/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.9

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on 4,524 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
9.3
Popularity
Popularity
10.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the keyboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a keyboard that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.6% of products in this category.
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Value for money
Value for money
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the keyboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a keyboard that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

60%

5.5

Overall score

40%

10

Price

6.8
Switch type
mechanical
Switch feel
linear / tactile / clicky
Switch name
?
Actuation force
50 g
Min actuation distance
1.2 mm
Min actuation distance
1.2 mm
â–² Better than 60% of models
Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
This keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.2 mm, which is shorter than 59.8% of keyboards and equal to 16.3% of keyboards.
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Keyboard type
mechanical
Layout size
TKL
Layout standard
?
N. of keys
87
N. of keys
87
â–² Better than 45% of models
Market range: <64 – >108
This keyboard has 87 keys, which is more than 44.6% of keyboards and equal to 18% of keyboards.
Profile
standard
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Connection type
USB
Connection type
USB
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This keyboard offers USB connectivity, which is less versatile than 57.6% of keyboards and equal to 42.5% of keyboards.
Multi-device pairing
N/A
Bluetooth version
N/A
Mac compatibility
no
Mac compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
This keyboard is not Mac compatible. 42.4% of keyboards work with Mac.
Battery life
N/A
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RGB lighting
yes
RGB lighting
yes
â–² Better than 12% of models
This keyboard has RGB lighting. 12.4% of keyboards have RGB lighting.
Per-key RGB
yes
Per-key RGB
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This keyboard has per-key RGB lighting. 27.6% of keyboards have per-key RGB lighting.
RGB zones
87
RGB zones
87
â–² Better than 58% of models
Market range: <0 – >104
This keyboard has 87 RGB zones, which is more than 58.4% of keyboards and equal to 11.6% of keyboards.
Underglow / side lighting
no
Underglow / side lighting
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This keyboard does not include underglow lighting. 8% of keyboards include underglow lighting.
Backlight direction
north-facing
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Case material
plastic
Plate material
aluminum
Keycap material
ABS
Keycap profile
OEM
Legend method
double-shot
Legend method
double-shot
â–² Better than 25% of models
This keyboard uses double-shot legends, which are more durable than 25.1% of keyboards and equal to 74.9% of keyboards.
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Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL vs the average keyboard

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  • 0.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    1.2 mm
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 0.1 mm shorter actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    1.9 mm
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a longer maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.9 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    1.9 mm vs 2 mm
  • 15.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
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    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL
    the average keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL has a higher user score than the average keyboard (9.26 vs 8.000).
    9.26 vs 8
  • 62.5% more popular
    Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL is more popular than the average keyboard (10 vs 6.2).
    10 vs 6.15
  • 44.4% cheaper
    Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL is cheaper than the average keyboard (£90 vs £130).
    £90 vs £130
  • 15.7% higher user score
    User score
    9.3/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the keyboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a keyboard performs in daily use or gaming and how reliable it is in terms of typing feel, noise level, comfort, and long-term durability.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL
    the average keyboard
    Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL has a higher user score than the average keyboard (9.26 vs 8.000).
    9.26 vs 8
  • 62.5% more popular
    Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL is more popular than the average keyboard (10 vs 6.2).
    10 vs 6.15
  • 44.4% cheaper
    Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL is cheaper than the average keyboard (£90 vs £130).
    £90 vs £130
  • 0.5 mm shorter actuation distance
    Min actuation distance
    1.2 mm
    â–² Better than 60% of models
    Market range: <0.1 mm – >2 mm
    This keyboard has a shorter minimum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm). The average keyboard has a minimum actuation distance of 1.7 mm.
    1.2 mm vs 1.7 mm
  • 0.1 mm shorter actuation distance
    Max actuation distance
    1.9 mm
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <1.6 mm – >4 mm
    This keyboard has a longer maximum actuation distance than the average keyboard (1.9 mm vs 2 mm). The average keyboard has a maximum actuation distance of 2 mm.
    1.9 mm vs 2 mm
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • No hot-swap support
    Hot-swappable switches
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This keyboard does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 64.7% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.
  • No pre-lubed stabilizers
    Pre-lubed stabilizers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This keyboard does not have pre-lubed stabilizers, the average keyboard does. 81.4% of keyboards come with pre-lubed stabilizers.
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This keyboard has a fixed cable, while the average keyboard has yes. 90.8% of keyboards come with a detachable cable.
  • 14.6% worse value for money
    Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL has worse value for money than the average keyboard (6.84 vs 7.8).
    6.84 vs 7.84
  • 1 ° higher typing angle
    Typing angle
    6 °
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <3 ° – >7 °
    This keyboard has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (6 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    6 ° vs 5 °
  • 2.75 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    41 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (41 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    41 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 3 older release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This keyboard is older than the average keyboard (2020 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    October 2020
    2020 vs 2023
  • 14.6% worse value for money
    Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL has worse value for money than the average keyboard (6.84 vs 7.8).
    6.84 vs 7.84
  • 1 ° higher typing angle
    Typing angle
    6 °
    â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
    Market range: <3 ° – >7 °
    This keyboard has a higher typing angle than the average keyboard (6 ° vs 5 °). The average keyboard has a typing angle of 5 °.
    6 ° vs 5 °
  • 2.75 mm higher keyboard height
    Height
    41 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    Market range: <24.1 mm – >44 mm
    This keyboard is taller than the average keyboard (41 mm vs 38.25 mm). The average keyboard height is 38.25 mm.
    41 mm vs 38.25 mm
  • 3 older release date
    Release date
    2020
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This keyboard is older than the average keyboard (2020 vs 2023). The average keyboard was released in 2023.
    October 2020
    2020 vs 2023
  • Less versatile connectivity
    Connection type
    USB
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This keyboard offers less versatile connectivity than the average keyboard (USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth). The average keyboard offers USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth connectivity.
    USB vs USB / 2.4GHz / Bluetooth
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This keyboard has a fixed cable, while the average keyboard has yes. 90.8% of keyboards come with a detachable cable.
  • No hot-swap support
    Hot-swappable switches
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    This keyboard does not support hot-swappable switches, the average keyboard does. 64.7% of keyboards support hot-swappable switches.
  • No pre-lubed stabilizers
    Pre-lubed stabilizers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This keyboard does not have pre-lubed stabilizers, the average keyboard does. 81.4% of keyboards come with pre-lubed stabilizers.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 4,524 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL

  • Compact tenkeyless design saves significant desktop space
  • Vibrant and highly customizable Razer Chroma RGB lighting
  • Sturdy build quality with a durable aluminum top plate
  • Responsive and fast mechanical switches, particularly the linear Yellow option
  • Effective cable management with built-in routing channels
  • Doubleshot ABS keycaps prevent lettering from wearing away over time

What we don't like about Razer Blackwidow V3 TKL

  • Razer Green switches are extremely loud and may disturb others
  • Does not include a wrist rest, which is standard on the full-sized version
  • Non-detachable, plastic-coated USB cable feels cheap and lacks durability compared to braided options
  • Reported issues with double-registering keystrokes, though often fixable via firmware
  • Keycaps are prone to smudging and can feel low-quality compared to PBT

Verdict

The Razer BlackWidow V3 Tenkeyless is a compact gaming keyboard featuring an aluminum top plate and a choice between clicky Razer Green or linear Razer Yellow mechanical switches, both rated for an 80 million keystroke lifespan. It includes double-shot ABS keycaps for durability, N-key roll-over with anti-ghosting, and fully customizable Razer Chroma RGB lighting controllable via Razer Synapse. Its main pros are the space-saving TKL form factor, robust build quality, and high-speed 1000Hz ultrapolling for responsive gaming. However, notable cons include a non-detachable and non-braided rubber cable, the lack of a dedicated wrist rest, and the absence of media keys or USB pass-through found on larger models.

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